Follow the guidelines below to optimize your harvest header for maximum yield retention.

Header Angle X [°] mm

Y - Rota Disc RD
inch” Comment X [°]
Y - NorthStar NS
mm inch” Comment
Setting measured for working angle of the cornheader 17 - - 17 325 12.80 Too flat to
Note!: The base must be close to horizontal! Too flat to
18 - - 18 328 13.31 run properly
run properly
19 - - 19 351 13.82
Center of miter gearbox cover
20 352 13.86 Remove Sta- 20 364 14.33
21 364 14.35 tionary Knife 21 376 14.82 Standard
22 377 14.84 22 389 15.31 Setting

23 389 15.33 Standard 23 401 15.81

24 402 15.83 Setting 24 414 16.30
y – Height
Angle from Center 25 414 16.30 25 426 16.77
X of miter gearbox
from ground

26 426 16.78 26 438 17.24 Too Steep

Skids approximately
Skids 1” 1”
approximately above
abovethe
theground
ground Too Steep
27 438 17.26 27 450 17.72
Y – Rota Disc RD Y - North Star NS

Check
X [°] mmhead
inch for
'' proper
Remark angle X [°] using an''angleRemark
mm inch finder tool or smart phone Angle Finder app. If angle finder tool is not
availalable, use the
17 - -
chart
too flat angel above to determine
17 325 12,80
the angle of the head and set to proper working angle.
too flat angel for a
good function
18 - - for a good 18 338 13,31
function
19 - - 19 351 13,82

Other Items to Check

20 352 13,86 20 364 14,33
only possible
21 364 14,35 without 21 376 14,82
stubble cutter
22 377 14,84 22 389 15,31 standard setting
•
23 Check
389 Auger Height. Set
15,33 23 at
4011 -15,81
1.25 inches above auger • Factory recommended speed for your head
24 trough.
402 15,83Set clearance between 24 414 auger flighting and
16,30 with no load at high idle:
25
stripper
414 16,30
bar .25” - .75”25for426
standard setting
optimum
16,77
performance.
too steep angel - RD - 700 - 750 RPM
• Check all knives for proper clearance. - NS - 750 - 800 RPM
26 426 16,78 26 438 17,24 for a good
function
27 438 17,26 27 450 17,72
- RD - .5mm between knife roll and stationary knife
- NS - .5mm at the rear of knife rolls, and 1 - 2 mm
spacing at the front
Service Hotline: (888) 721-1340
Harvest 2014

Dear Geringhoff Owner,

Harvest time is just around the corner with some of you

having already started. Periodic maintenance is a key
ingredient to having a safe and trouble free harvest
experience. Our dedicated field support staff travels the
country during the harvest season assisting dealers with
your service and operating questions.

Following the simple checklist on the back of this card

will be the first step towards a safe, profitable and trouble
free harvest season. Feel free to contact our field support
staff for additional assistance at any time during your
harvest season.

Sincerely,

Geringhoff Support Staff

Be sure to perform these simple maintenance procedures to
ensure your harvest goes smoothly.

Check grease in crown gear box (PTO drive line) - in

lower position - bottom check plug.

Check grease in miter gear box - center check plug

Row unit gear boxes - oil at proper level

Grease row units - 3 zerks/row on Rota Disc model,

2 zerks/row on Northstar model

Grease PTO shafts and bearing connection

Auger chain drive - check for proper tension and

alignment on sprockets

Check and adjust stationary knives

(Rota Disc model only)

Ensure all safety shields are in place

Check functionality of Headsight control (if equipped)

Oil gathering chains with chain lube provided, after

and prior to storage

Following harvest be sure to perform these same

procedures and thoroughly clean your equipment
prior to storage

Enjoy your Geringhoff products!